JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGH A SOMERSET CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School

Not reported M - M

School Overview

Jefferson County High School, operated by Somerset Academy, Inc., is a public charter school located in Monticello, Florida. Serving students in the Jefferson County community, the school is part of a broader educational initiative designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum within a tuition-free public school setting. By integrating the Somerset model, the school emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to help students meet state standards and prepare for post-secondary success.

The school is notable for its role in the revitalization of education in Jefferson County, focusing on personalized instruction and data-driven academic support. Through its partnership with the Somerset network, the high school leverages professional development, a structured classroom approach, and community involvement to improve student outcomes. It serves as a central hub for secondary education in the area, aiming to provide local families with a consistent and accountable alternative to traditional district schooling.

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School Details

Status:	Closed
School Level:	Not reported
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	JEFFERSON
Phone:	(850)997-3555
Website:	http://somersetjefferson.org
Grade Range:	M - M
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NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M